November 24th 2023.
A Columbia University student has come forward and filed a lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act, accusing former NFL defensive end Marcellus Wiley of rape during his time at the Ivy League school in 1994. According to the lawsuit, the victim was a freshman in the same dorm room as Wiley when the incident occurred. She claims that he disregarded her objections and forced himself on her, taking her virginity.
The victim, who is now a sociologist and Ivy League professor, alleges that the traumatic experience led to a suicide attempt. The lawsuit also claims that Wiley's actions were intentionally designed to cause her severe emotional distress or were taken with reckless disregard. She recounts feeling scared when he put her back on the bed after she had tried to escape.
When the victim reported the incident to Columbia administrators, her complaint was allegedly dismissed in an effort to protect Wiley's budding football career. The lawsuit claims that the late residential dean Kathleen McDermott dismissed the victim's case based on cultural differences. Despite academic probation, Wiley continued to have a successful football career.
The victim and her friend who encouraged the assault faced harassment for months after the incident. She attempted suicide during mandatory therapy, resulting in a two-week hospitalization. When she returned to campus, she found out that other women also had similar stories about Wiley, and she joined Columbia’s Take Back the Night chapter.
Wiley, who was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1997, has yet to respond to requests for comment. This lawsuit sheds light on a disturbing incident that took place many years ago and will hopefully bring justice to the victim.
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